Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 có đáp án (Đề 8)
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SECTION 1 LISTENING
This is the listening section. There are two parts in this section. You will hear each part twice. After each part, you will have a ten-second pause to do.
Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer A, B or C for each of the following blanks.
__________ will like the headphones.
Teachers
Dentists
Doctors
The fridge plays music when it is getting __________ .
full
empty
dirty
The 3D TV doesn’t have a __________ .
plug
remote control
power switch
The dishwasher has a __________ on its front door.
picture
radio
TV screen
Lisa thinks the dishwasher __________ very well.
will sell
won’t sell
won’t wash the dishesa
The microwave __________ when the food is ready.
plays music
speaks to you
makes a funny noise
Part 2. You will hear a woman, booking a room for a party, at a community center. Fill in each blank space with no more than three words or numbers.
SIDNEY STREET COMMUNITY CENTRE
VENUE BOOKING FORM
Name: Rachel Wilson
Details of party booking
Number of people: approximately (7) …………………………………..
Date of party: (8) …………………………………..
Name of room: The (9) …………………………………..Suite
Time: from 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Drinks: Licensed only for soft drinks
Contact details:
Postcode: (10) …………………………………..
Address: Flat 40 (11) …………………………………..Street
Telephone:
Landline: 22 32 79
Mobile Tel: (12) …………………………………..
Booking fee
Cost of room hire 115 with (13) …………………………………..
Disco system hire Optional fee 25 with no technician
Deposit (14) …………………………………..
Insurance 9 for 24 hours. Covers cancellation
(15) …………………………………..
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS)
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Choose the best answer to each question.
I'm sure it's not my fault that Peter found out what we were planning. I don't remember ________ anyone about it.
to tell
being told
having told
to be told
________appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion.
What the Moon
The Moon which
When the Moon
That the Moon
Tim looks so frightened and upset. He ________ something terrible.
must experience
can have experienced
should have experienced
must have experienced
My friend has just bought ________ from a shop on Tran Phu street.
a digital useful alarm clock
an alarm useful digital clock
a useful alarm digital clock
a useful digital alarm clock
________ we have finished the course, we should start doing more revision work.
For now
Now that
Ever since
By now
There are two small rooms in the beach house, ________ served as a kitchen
the smaller of which
the smallest of which
the smaller of them
smallest of that
People who are unemployed can receive the ________.
pension
dole
scholarship
allowance
Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have ________ any solutions.
looked into
thought over
got round to
come up with
The car burst into ________ but the driver managed to escape.
fire
burning
heat
flames
The little boy pleaded ________ his mother not to leave him alone in the dark.
on
in
with
at
It is the recommendation of many psychologists ________ to associate words and remember names.
that a learner uses mental images
that a learner use mental images
that a learner must use mental images
mental images are used
Sarah delivered a/an________appeal to the court and asked for mercy.
sensational
sentimental
emotional
affectionate
Of course I’ll play the piano at the party but I’m a little ________.
out of use
out of reach
out of turn
out of practice
She ________ modern art. She visits all the local exhibitions.
looks down on
goes in for
fixes up with
catches up with
Unfortunately, I might have to leave for Boston ________.
for short notice
under short notice
at short notice
to short notice
Many habitats change ________ the types of plants and animals that live there.
with respect to
in respect for
as for
as against
My old riding boots served me well for eleven years before they finally ________.
wore off
broke down
wore out
broke up
________, the catfish is prized for its state.
With ugly look
As looking ugly
As it is looking ugly
Ugly looking as it is
He has been unable to find a job ________ with his ability as an accountant.
appropriate
suitable
requisite
commensurate
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
Waiting for exam results is a time of …………………………………...
Their plan seemed to be ………………..possible (theory)
Air …………..is a big problem in many cities in the world. (pollute)
Both Nam and Hoa are stamp …………………………………... They share the same hobby (collect)
His disappearance is very strange, in fact quite ……………(explain)
I've made some ………………decisions this year, but all in all, I've done well.(question)
Burning coal is an ……………way of heating a house. Gasis much cheaper (economy)
They have decided to organize the ………………………election by the end of this year. (president)
“This is not a good essay” said the lecture. “I find your arguments ………….” (convince)
The whole situation is not under control. They were ………………in meeting their objectives for the year.(succeed)
Part 3:Questions from 46 to 50. (1 points - 0.2/ each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
Had the teacher realized that the students couldn’t understand him, he would speak louder.
Some people often say that using cars is not so convenient than using motorbikes.
If you want to do a lot of progress, you need to try harder.
Before she became a film star, she has been a stand up comedian.
Millions of dead fish in Vietnam's shores raise industrial pollution fears.
Part 4:Questions from 51 to 55. (1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
My cousin George is obsessed ………………..keeping fit.
Many frozen foods are deficient ………………..vitamins.
Is that the best idea you can come ………………..with?
She’s absolutely ………………..the moon about her new job.
We need to keep an eye ………………..the timetable to make sure that production doesn’t slide.
We can (56) ________ money on all aspects of our holiday
save
В. keep
С. store
guard
, from where and when to go to how to get to and from the airport; here are some (57) ________
information
В. advice
С. tips
clues
your money when (58) ________ a holiday.
deciding
В. choosing
С. agreeing
electing
For the best deals (59) ________ your holiday between the high and low seasons
book
В. ask
С. order
buya
you could save up to 70% on some holiday (60) ________ while still enjoying good
places
В. sites
С. situations
resorts
weather and other high season (61) ________ and there will be fewer crowds.
A pros
В. advantages
С. favours
drawbacks
It might cost more to get there but once you are there you will (62) ________ less on eating out and getting around as food and transport will be significantly cheaper.
pay
В. cost
С. spend
waste
There are many bus services from (63) ________ cities to airports which are cheaper than trains.
main
В. important
С. great
major
If you go by train book well in (64) ________ to get cheaper tickets and if you do decide to go by car,
ahead
В. before
С. advance
early
book your carparking as soon as possible; some airports offer up to 50% (65) ________ for early bookings.
under
В. below
С. off
over
What does Paul Howells enjoy most about his job?
Dealing with different people.
The range of topics.
His worldwide contacts.
Teaching design skills.
What does Paul mean by ‘a must-see destination’ in paragraph 2?
A website that can no longer be seen.
A website that does not make a charge.
A website that everyone wants to visit.
A website that has been well prepared.
Why did Pete Bennett set up a website on flags?
He knew lots of people shared his interest.
He hoped to make a lot of money.
A web advertiser wanted to sell flags.
He’d been interested in flags for years.
What word can best replace the word “hits” in paragraph 3?
bad effects
beats
attacks
visits
Why did Pete Bennett accept advertising on his website?
To attract more hits.
To add more interest.
To repay the huge fee.
To help him earn some money.
Who are the “clients” in paragraph 4 referred to?
Interested people
Web page designers
Internet providers
Product advertisers
Why do error messages sometimes appear?
People make a mistake in their e-mail address.
People try to put too much on the web page.
People have used a program incorrectly.
People have clicked on the wrong button.
What comment does Paul make about setting up a website?
It is usually fairly easy to do.
You must use a good instruction guide.
It can be quite complicated.
You should rely on your own skills.
What word can best replace the word “script” in paragraph 5?
instruction
picture
handwriting
play
What does Paul’s final sentence suggest about his work?
There’s a lot of money to be made in designing websites.
There are far too many websites on the internet.
There’s a big chance of becoming unemployed.
There are more web page designers than necessary.
Do you find (76) ……………………..…..hard to stay awake when confronted with slide after slide and an hour-long talk?
Well, don’t worry, (77) ……………..……..is a solution.
Presentations don’t have to (78) ……………………..…..long and boring; they can be short, attention grabbing and even a competitive sport.
In Japan in 2003 Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham (79) ……………………..…..looking for a better way
for ambitious young architects to show (80) ……………………..…..work easily, efficiently and informally.
They wanted to increase the numbers of presenters talking at events and raise audience attention and realised they needed to limit the length of presentations and make them (81) ……………………..…..concise
They came up with something called Pecha Kucha; a presentation format (82) ……………………..…..permits only 20 slides
and only 20 seconds to talk about (83) ……………………..…..one.
This means the whole presentation lasts exactly 6 minutes and 40 seconds. (84) ……………………..…..you start with the first slide there is no stopping and no going back.
The Pecha Kucha format is now being used in (85) ……………………..…..types of settings including business and academia in cities as far apart as Auckland and Vancouver.
SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 POINTS)
Part 1: Questions 86 – 95. (2 point- 0.2/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
They claimed that the CEO had signed the documents.
-> The documents........
The moth.er smiled happily. She took the baby in her arms.-> Smiling.............
The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.-> It was........
It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages.-> The boss...........
She can’t have any more children because of her age.-> She is too..............
I will marry her and I do not care how old she is.
-> No matter..............
The storm completely wiped out all my crops.
-> I had...........
"I am sorry I was rude to you yesterday" said the boss to me.
-> The boss apologized..........
I rarely sleep in the afternoon.-> I’m not in...................
You should be able to dress yourself by now.-> It's high ...............
Part 2: Questions 96 – 105. (2 point - 0.2/ each)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress. (into)
-> My friend ………… to the party in fancy dress.
The thief ran right past you, so I'm sure you saw his face. (have)-> You ……………… the thief's face because he ran past you.
The accused never expressed regret for what he had done. (time)-> At …………… regret for what he had done.
Terry and I started arguing about the situation in the Middle East. (argument)-> I ……………… Terry about the situation in the Middle East.
She is the best violinist in our school. (second)-> In playing the violin, she is …………………… in our school.
I didn't feel like doing something energetic. (mood)-> I was not……… doing something energetic.
I'm sorry, James. But I'm very busy with my work. (up)-> I'm sorry, James. But I'm ………………… in work.
Don't tell the boss anything about her absence today. (breathe)
-> Don't …………………… todayto the boss.
I tried to remember what has happened all those years before. (cast)-> I …………… what has happened all those years before.
Hard work was what caused Jill's success. (put)-> Jill's success can ………………… hard work.
